Hormones and Skin: What to Do About Acne, Dryness, and Hair Loss with Dr. Kristina Collins

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Your jawline acne keeps coming back, or your hair part is getting wider. When is it time to change what you’re doing, and when is it worth asking what’s behind the change?

In this episode of As a Woman, Dr. Natalie Crawford and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Kristina Collins explain what to look for and what you can do as your skin and hair change from puberty through perimenopause. They discuss when acne might point to PMOS (formerly PCOS), what to reconsider in your skincare routine when you’re trying to conceive or pregnant, and how to tell postpartum shedding from the gradual thinning that can show up in midlife.


Hormones and Skin: What to Do About Acne, Dryness, and Hair Loss with Dr. Kristina Collins

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IN THIS EPISODE:

  • 00:00 Meet Dr. Kristina Collins

  • 01:41 What Can Your Skin Tell You About Your Health?

  • 05:19 How Do Stress, Sleep, and Diet Affect Your Skin?

  • 09:38 What Are the Skin Signs of PMOS (formerly PCOS) and Insulin Resistance?

  • 10:35 Can Thyroid Problems Cause Dry Skin and Hair Loss?

  • 11:39 What Does Hormonal Acne Look Like?

  • 13:44 How Do You Treat Teen Acne?

  • 15:29 What Skincare Do Teens Actually Need?

  • 17:19 Can Birth Control or Spironolactone Help Hormonal Acne?

  • 19:03 When Is Accutane Used for Acne?

  • 20:25 What Skincare Do You Need in Your 20s and 30s?

  • 21:46 Is SPF in Makeup Enough?

  • 22:59 How Does Past Sun Exposure Affect Skin Cancer Risk?

  • 24:29 Who Should Get a Skin Cancer Check?

  • 25:20 When Should You Start Using Retinol?

  • 26:44 What Do We Know About Estrogen Cream for the Face?

  • 29:26 What Skincare Ingredients Should You Review Before or During Pregnancy?

  • 32:03 What Is Melasma and Why Does It Show Up in Pregnancy?

  • 34:00 Can You Prevent Pregnancy Stretch Marks?

  • 35:02 Why Does Hair Fall Out After Pregnancy?

  • 39:44 Why Does Hair Thin in Perimenopause?

  • 42:03 What Can Cause Hair Thinning Besides Hormonal Changes?

  • 43:48 Why Does Skin Get Thinner and Bruise More Easily in Menopause?

  • 48:16 How Should Your Skincare Routine Change in Perimenopause?

  • 49:50 Do Collagen Supplements or Creams Help Your Skin?

  • 51:26 Sunscreen Myths and Viral Skincare Trends

  • 54:21 What About Red Light Masks and CO2 Lasers?

Guest Resources:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkristinacollins

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drkristinacollins

Austin Skin Dermatologists: https://www.austinskinphysicians.com

Foy: https://lovefoy.com

AS A WOMAN WITH DR. NATALIE CRAWFORD:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLveZDgg3_HZ9m7Wy3C6Vvyrj_NtEOwj_l 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-a-woman/id1449553339 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12IYOLH9liu60gk5D0bRPk 

Host Resources:

This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network.

ABOUT DR. NATALIE CRAWFORD:

Natalie Crawford, MD, is a double board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, co-founder of Fora Fertility, and author of The Fertility Formula. She helps women understand their hormones, fertility, and reproductive health so they can make informed decisions about their bodies.

Disclaimer: Natalie Crawford, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.

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